First Page Sage

Thought leadership SEO agency for SaaS, finance, and professional services.

4.8 (Editor review)
Founded
2009
Team size
51-200
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, United States
Hourly rate
$200+/hr
Avg. cost
$10,000–$30,000/mo

Overview

About

First Page Sage is a San Francisco-based SEO and content agency founded by Evan Bailyn that positions itself around 'Thought Leadership SEO' — long-form, expert-authored content paired with technical SEO. The firm publishes extensive industry benchmark data and serves clients like Salesforce, Verizon, and U.S. Bank.

First Page Sage is a San Francisco-based SEO and content agency founded by Evan Bailyn that positions itself around ‘Thought Leadership SEO’ — long-form, expert-authored content paired with technical SEO. The firm publishes extensive industry benchmark data and serves clients like Salesforce, Verizon, and U.S. Bank.

What they do

Services

  • SEO
  • Generative Engine Optimization
  • Content Creation
  • Conversion Funnel Setup
  • Tracking and Attribution
  • Reporting

Specializations

Industries served

SaaS Finance Legal Healthcare Manufacturing Consulting

Ideal client

Who they help

First Page Sage suits SaaS, finance, legal, and consulting brands where buyer trust depends on expertise signaling and long-form content. A strong pick for mid-market and enterprise teams that want to compete on authority rather than keyword volume.

Good fit for

Mid-market Enterprise B2B

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Strong thought leadership content methodology
  • Transparent industry benchmark publishing
  • Deep SaaS, finance, and legal case studies
  • Founder-led with named strategists on accounts
  • Solid technical SEO plus content integration

Cons

  • Content-heavy approach — slow to show initial ROI
  • Premium pricing versus pure execution shops
  • Less fit for ecommerce or local SEO plays

Pricing

Pricing modelMonthly retainer
Hourly rate$200+/hr
Minimum engagement$10,000
Average cost of services$10,000–$30,000/mo
Price bracket$$$

Notable clients

Salesforce Logitech Verizon Dignity Health U.S. Bank Corcoran Cadence Rodan+Fields Alcoa

Common questions

FAQ

  • What services does First Page Sage offer?

    First Page Sage offers SEO, Generative Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Conversion Funnel Setup, Tracking and Attribution, Reporting.

  • Where is First Page Sage based?

    First Page Sage is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States and works with clients remotely worldwide.

  • How much does First Page Sage cost?

    First Page Sage operates on a monthly retainer model, with an hourly rate of $200+/hr, a minimum engagement of $10,000, typical costs of $10,000–$30,000/mo.

  • Who is First Page Sage best for?

    First Page Sage suits SaaS, finance, legal, and consulting brands where buyer trust depends on expertise signaling and long-form content. A strong pick for mid-market and enterprise teams that want to compete on authority rather than keyword volume.

  • What industries does First Page Sage serve?

    First Page Sage serves clients in SaaS, Finance, Legal, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Consulting.

  • How big is First Page Sage and when was it founded?

    First Page Sage was founded in 2009 and has a team of 51-200 people.

  • How do I contact First Page Sage?

    You can visit firstpagesage.com.

Editor’s take

First Page Sage is a smart pick for professional services and SaaS brands competing on expertise. Not the right call for ecommerce, local, or fast-ROI mandates.